Paloma Faith loves Lulu Guinness who loves Elsa Schiaparelli?

Elsa Schiaparelli showing her quirky side by wearing one of her own 'Shoe Hat' designs.

Elsa Schiaparelli's Lobster Dress.

Lulu Guinness' Elsa Schiaparelli inspired evening bag designs.

 Paloma faith - Not afraid to break the rules of fashion much like Elsa Schiaparelli.

My most recent report i did for university was about launching a brand into a new product area. I chose to do Lulu Guinness into Make-up. When i was researching her and the brand and its aesthetic i discovered that she was heavily influenced by Elsa Schiaparelli. An Italian surrealist designer who's biggest rival was Coco Chanel. She did not conform to the way that women dressed after World War II and i believe this is what resulted in her business failure in 1954.

Schiaparelli herself was influenced heavily by surrealist artists in particular Salvador Dali and Alberto Giacometti. Both of whom later worked in collaboration with Schiaparelli to produce some of her most famous work. In particular her infamous Lobster Dress (pictured created in collaboration with Dali's lobster motif).

The quirk and wit that both Schiaparelli and Guinness share is clearly evident however Lulu's designs are brought to the 21st century by using different materials like snakeskin, studs and swarovski's. (I wish i could own one of her lips clutch bags...a girl can dream). Lulu herself says:

"My style icon is Elsa Schiaparelli. When I discovered her, everything fell into place. I loved the way she collaborated with Dalí – she incorporated surrealism and visual wit into fashion, which made me realise that I could, too"

Both their designs intrigue me and exude glamour of the 1940's/50's. An era that i have become very fond of since doing the project. 

We were then asked to think of a music artist that would reflect our chosen brand i originally struggled then i found the perfect contender, Paloma Faith. 

She has now become somewhat of a style icon for me. Her eccentricity shines through in everything she wears her style is something that i haven't seen on the high street which makes her instantly appealing. The way that she marries clothes makes me smile and think she doesn't care what people think, and why should she? Her attitude to fashion somewhat resembles Schiaparelli's:  never be afraid to break the rules.

So answer me this...

Is there a 3 way love triangle emerging?

Jil Sander Navy Loves Patti Smith?

So after looking through Dazed and Confused February 2011 I came across Jil Sander's Navy collection. 

To be previewed in May, the brands spring/summer 2011 collection will be available to buy in Jil Sander boutiques and the brands online website in June.

Jil Sander Navy is said to incorporate "purity, simplicity and ease" said Alessandro Cremonesi, CEO of the Jil Sander Group. This ethic is clear when looking at the adverts i found in Dazed and Confused the models have "bed head" hair contrasting to their smart clothes that look like they could be worn to the office or to a casual event. 

However, the first thing that came to mind when i saw them was Patti Smith's Horses album cover pictured. The resemblance is definitely there. Although the clothes differ slightly the styling and look of the models is very similar.

See for yourselves and let me know what you think...

Does Jil Sander Navy love Patti Smith?

Who loves influence?

Welcome to Larlar Loves Fashion!

I am a 19 year old Fashion Communication and Promotion student studying at Nottingham Trent University. After a few recent lectures on the subject of influence and its affect on the fashion world i have decided to create a blog detailing anything i see that has been directly or indirectly influenced. I found the lectures very inspiring and immediately researched all the names i had heard in art, music and film. I will post as many blogs as i can, i already have a few lined up so keep checking back.